“We’re not sure of the information in terms of it accurately reflecting the picture in BC. Having said that, we know that we have challenges with wait times for elective surgeries, particularly. Even though we are really increasing the number of hips and knees and cataracts that we are doing, the population aging I think is making it a challenge for us to keep up.”

Terry Lake says the way in which numbers are reported across Canada aren’t consistent, which he says the Wait Time Alliance might have overlooked.

“There is an inconsistency in the way wait times are reported across Canada, so the Wait Time Alliance – it doesn’t always reflect the accurate picture of wait times. But we do know BC has some challenges.”